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    I have an old Icom 706 with the original backpack for it, TNC, Small computer, spy key, batteries and solar panels with an old military portable antenna tower and multi-band Aussie antenna that does most everything that I need... But it is putting all of your eggs iin one basket so to speak. Still; I can only carry so much stuff... Here lies the problem. Me thinks that a Ford Excursion may be in order?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wildernesstech View Post
    I have an old Icom 706 with the original backpack for it, TNC, Small computer, spy key, batteries and solar panels with an old military portable antenna tower and multi-band Aussie antenna that does most everything that I need... But it is putting all of your eggs iin one basket so to speak. Still; I can only carry so much stuff... Here lies the problem. Me thinks that a Ford Excursion may be in order?
    Not to mention the 706 eats batteries for snacks at over 2 amps on receive alone ! Good radio, I have one but would really need big batteries to operate portable. For portable operation I prefer my Icom 703 which looks and operates the same but designed for battery operation and only does 10 watts out. 10 watts is not a problem because I've always been able to work anyone I can hear.
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